Disp fx of lateral condyle of r femr, 7thN

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the outer bony prominence of the right thigh bone, specifically involving a displacement of the broken fragments. It indicates that the fracture is an open type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture has failed to unite.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing treatment of a right lateral femoral condyle fracture that was initially open and displaced, but has not healed as expected. It applies when the patient is returning for follow-up care, surgical intervention, or management of the nonunion after the initial treatment of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify laterality (right femur) and the specific anatomical site (lateral condyle).
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the acute fracture.